ROCHESTER — A benefit yard sale will take place at East Rochester School on Saturday to benefit the Gates family that recently lost a husband and father to cancer.

Rochester resident David Gates, father of four and husband to Kim Gates, died on Aug. 1, just 21⁄2 weeks after being diagnosed with lymphatic cancer, said family friend Jaime Reeves.

Gates was 41 when he died, and had lost his job less than a year ago. And with no health insurance, Kim had to fight to get him treatment, said Reeves.

Aiming to help the Kim and her four children, ages 5 to 19, with remaining medical bills and everyday expenses, Reeves and her friend, Jen Minihan, have organized a benefit yard sale.

The yard sale will take place between 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.

On sale will be a large variety of donated items, including clothing for children and adults, toys, items for the home, furniture, and event a vintage Harley-Davidson jacket.

Reeves, who befriended Kim in high school, has known Gates since he and Kim married 14 years ago. She said that while Gates became ill several months ago, it wasn't until recently that he was diagnosed with cancer.

"It was pretty aggressive cancer," said Reeves.

She said that during the hardships over the past few months, it was inspiring to watch Kim fight to get her husband treatment. To get her husband treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Kim went through Gov. John Lynch's office to get emergency Medicaid approval.

"She is a very strong person, and would do anything to help her family, support her family," said Reeves about Kim. "It was very inspiring to watch her."

During Saturday's yard sale, jars will be available for those wishing to make monetary donations to the family.

Those wishing to donate items for the yard sale may either stop by the event on Saturday or email Reeves at my3kids32@yahoo.com for further details.